Child struck by school bus van in Norristown

NORRISTOWN — Norristown police have confirmed a nine-year-old girl was hit by a car on the 800 block of Swede Street early Wednesday.

According to Lt. Sgt. Michael Crescetelli, the girl ran into traffic around 8:30 a.m. and was struck by a school bus van. Police said the girl complained of pain in her lower left leg, a scratch above her left eye and a bump on the head.

Police said the injuries are not serious, though she was airlifted to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) for treatment.